Silk Handley

Opening Unexpected Gifts

Sometimes ministry moments begin in surprisingly simple ways.

"I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world."
— JOHN

"The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the one and only Son, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth."

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Reflections on the Marriage & Family Module in Armenia

By JOE & SILK HANDLEY

WITH DEEP GRATITUDE FOR YOU AT THANKSGIVING

In a world that often feels torn and divided, there’s something truly remarkable about the arrival of new life—a reminder of hope, of promise, and of the gentle power of God’s grace. Silk and I are overjoyed to share that our first grandson, Owen Oliver, has entered

Throughout Scripture, we see Jesus cherishing women’s gifts, caring for their needs, and speaking to their hearts.

International (MNN) — Jesus values women. Throughout Scripture, we see him cherishing their

Dear Friends!

As we celebrate the birth of our Savior, we are reminded of the promise and joy that Jesus brings to the world.

WITH DEEP GRATITUDE FOR ALL WHO PRAY FOR A3 AND SUPPORT OUR WORK

Hello Everyone!

On this Thanksgiving, we pause to reflect on all we have to be grateful for. In the words of Psalm 107:1...

"Come over to Macedonia and help us."

— Acts 16:9

Like the Apostle Paul’s call to Macedonia, A3 recently felt a nudge to work in

Dear A3 Friends and Family,

A3 Advent Devotional Entry • Silk Handley 

"While they

Dear A3 Friends and Family,

Silk Handley shares about her time in Bangladesh

I’ve been home since Sunday, but find myself thinking often about my short time in Dhaka. It was such a blessing getting to know the women in the cohort. Two-and-a-half days wasn’t near enough time to connect with each person deeply, but I was able to greet each one and pass

Ministry Updates and Thanksgiving Greetings from A3

As we reflect on 2022 and prepare for 2023, several highlights come to mind: 

Dear Family and Friends,

Joy to the World… This season is one giving us pause to reflect on the most important gift the world has ever seen: the Lord has come! 

Shout for joy to the

"Where you go I will go, and where you stay I will stay. Your people will be my people and your God my God."
— Ruth 1:16

Today, I mourn the loss of one of my mentors and friends, Jon Wallace. As you'll see in this wonderful tribute by his children (below), Jon was a special man of God.

breakthrough / ˈbreɪkˌθruː /

noun “a sudden, dramatic, and important discovery or development.” – Oxford English Dictionary

At the end of 2019, Silk and I felt led to choose a word that would be the focus for

Here are some of my favorite photos from 2018...{addthis off}

Living in Japan brings all sorts of new life experiences for me. Stateside I focus mostly on ministry and family but here in Tokyo, Silk and I share house duties more because she is teaching and we live in a world that requires us

What a joy it has been for the Handley family visiting churches here in Japan every weekend. So far, we’ve made it to four different congregations and connecting with Japanese pastors and Asian Access missionaries. You may have heard that next year Asian Access celebrates 50 years of

What a thrill it is to be in Japan! For several years, I have wanted to move here serving as the president of Asian Access. This year proved to be the perfect time! Our family was ready and next year Asian Access turns 50! What a joy to be here where it all began nearly 50 years

The day has come and we are moving to Japan — Tuesday, August 9. As you may have heard, our son John approached his mom last summer saying, “Can we make that move to Japan that we were thinking about a few years ago?” As soon as Silk

Silk and I had the privilege of traveling there. It's just amazing to see what God is doing. There’s a story where this Tibetan lama priest had come to Christ. His job was to prepare the bodies for

Silk and I are really grateful for your friendship and your partnership. And we just want to wish you a very Merry Christmas. Silk added, “You have blessed Asian Access and our family in so many ways. And we just pray that God will pour out His blessings on you as well." We thank you for your generosity.

Silk and I we were in this church that she was really touched by the warmth of the family and friendship—about 100 and 150 people. They asked me to preach that day which was just a wonderful honor and privilege. 

Common theme in three South Asian churches

Silk and I were talking about the earthquake in Nepal. She shared on video the story that Japan recently sent a team to minister to the people in Nepal, because of course, Japan knows exactly what it feels like to experience a major disaster with their earthquake, tsunami and nuclear meltdown a few years

Silk Handley recounted with Joe about their time in Nepal, specifically about when they were able to go actually see one of the village sites where the earthquake did quite a bit of damage. “It was amazing walking the streets. I noticed huge piles of dirt and mud in the center of the road

"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over will be put into your bosom. For with the same measure that you use, it will be measured

One of A2’s key characteristics is “vibrant community.” Joe and I were able to experience exactly that at the 2014 Leaders Summit in Malaysia earlier this month. It was a blessing getting to spend 3 days with the country leaders and their wives, resource coordinators and some of the A2 staff. Spending time in

Background Information:

Joe and Silk (Joseph and Vasilka) met during college at Azusa Pacific University. Everyone told Silk while she was growing up that she was destined to be a pastor’s or missionary’s wife. Joe grew up in a family with a few pastors and felt called to ministry during high